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Women Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles
Women in the 21st century have a larger political role to play if they continue to identify and dismantle the barriers in the way of their political equality. As over half the population of the planet is female, ensuring women voting rights is key for any democracy. The Nineteenth Amendment giving women the right to vote across the United States was ratified in 1920 but government elections are still dominated by men. Also see our articles on Feminism, Minority Voting Rights or LGBT voting.
More Women in Government Would Reflect Strong Democracy
As women participation reaches record levels in US Congress, more work left for women
India Women’s Rights Protests Widen as Anger Turns
Explosion of anger in India is powerful enough to alter political landscape of democratic giant
India Morns Gang-Rape Victim Who Died in Hospital
Protests and mourning take over major cities as against violence towards females
Protests Continue After Horrific Indian Sex Crime
Horrific Indian sex crime protests continue with riots after brutal attack on female student in New Delhi. World’s largest democracy India in transition
Women in Arab World Struggle to Gain Their Rights
Arab Spring has brought hope that moderation of harsh laws on women might be possible
South Korea Elects First Female President in Landslide
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Afghan Women Struggle Despite Progressive Laws
Afghan theater remains desperate for women as war and fundamentalism bite
Corrupt China Official Kept Twin Girl Mistresses
China dictatorship continued to be rocked by corruption scandals bordering on bizarre
Arab Women Continue Quest for Human Rights
Arab women are increasingly seeing rights in jeopardy across Arab world despite gains elsewhere